Chapter 59: Travel with the Merchants Part IV
“There’s no mistaking it. That’s not something humans are capable of… it must be a soldier in the Demon King’s army. There have been many casualties among peddlers so far… but never was it this bad.”
With a grim look on his face, the one who spoke was the young leader of the group.
The important members of the group were gathered in front of the crackling bonfire that had been lit to keep monsters away.
A few men were digging up a huge pit nearby. It was to bury the dismembered corpses. We had no means to cremate or bring them back home with us. There was no way merchants who travel far from towns could be laid to rest in a proper manner. Gustav and Co. were well aware of that, but it is the thought that counts.
“Our group is one of the supply lines. Romberg may be a stronghold, but it is a barren land. They couldn’t possibly continue to fight without supplies being delivered to them periodically. I reckon that is what the demons are targeting.”
Rainel. That is the name of the Demon King; Romberg is keeping in check. He seems to have an army of beasts under his command.
That woman appeared human. She even smelled human, but then again, Albertus also smelled human while in her human form. If she was capable of bringing about that tragedy, one that did not let but a scream escape anyone’s lips, she must be quite strong.
The leaders of individual merchant companies, mercenaries and guards were all discussing the matter with a grim expression on their faces.
I was resting near the bonfire as I listened intently.